Multiple hospitalizations from Santa Barbara half-marathon under investigation

By Caleb Nguyen

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Published November 8, 2026 4:25 pm

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Multiple hospitalizations from the Santa Barbara half-marathon are under investigation, according to Cottage Health.

Several runners in Sunday's event needed admission to Cottage Hospital for various health concerns of similar symptoms but unknown causes.

Cottage Health told Your News Channel that 19 patients entered their facilities for these ailments and that heat stroke is one of those potential causes.

Your News Channel will have more information on this developing story once available.

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